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Interview given by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien to ABC...

Contributor: fatmomma

Date: 2003-03-09 21:22:30

I don't believe there is any problem with an "outgoing" Prime Minister of many years standing addressing an "urgent" matter. I am sure, he doesn't feel "off the hook"; he would like to finish his term as Prime Minister on a positive note. I feel more confident with a long term leader assessing a situation than I would by someone new to the job. No learning time here. I have never been a big Cretien fan; I had my doubts of his standing his ground; but I think, we can be very proud of him. I think Pierre Trudeau would be proud of him.We don't need another American apple polisher like Brian Mulroney.

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Interview given by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien to ABC...

Contributor: Vox

Date: 2003-03-10 00:27:02

Well, "fatmomma", I suppose the honourable Mr. Paul Martin and his future cabinet may also strongly disagree with your views on so-called "positive (parting) notes" from "outgoing" PMs.

BTW, an interview with ABC TV at the honourable Prime Minister's residence does not strike me in any way as an "urgent matter".

As for the rest of your comments I hope you actually did read or viewed the entire interview as I have. I think your comments on other PMs would be off-topic here.

Vox Canadiana

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Interview given by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien to ABC...

Contributor: fatmomma

Date: 2003-03-10 23:41:36

Who cares what Mr Paul Martin may think; he is not elected as a leader of anything yet. The Canadian people have elected Mr Cretien as their Prime Minister NOW. Others should not count their chickens till they hatch.

My comments on other Prime ministers is not off topic due to someone criticizing The genuine Prime Minister
making a speech.

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Interview given by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien to ABC...

Contributor: cfallon

Date: 2003-03-11 16:12:23

No, its deadly important that we hear what Paul Martin thinks. He will be Prime Minister before the Canadian electorate decides which party forms the next government.

I understand you mean that he may not win the leadership race, but that only means that it is deadly important that all the potential Prime Ministers must speak up and not avoid this topic.

It will still be relevent in November.

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Interview given by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien to ABC...

Contributor: fatmomma

Date: 2003-03-11 21:54:32

Every potential leader should let us know where they stand on the issue; agreed. It is not deadly important; much of this war problem may be decided before an election is called. It is only important to know what their priorities are and whether We would vote for them. I realize many Canadians and Canadian businesses would prefer our government side with the USA because we will suffer economically for making a strong independent stand. If we are to grow as a country; we must be willing to make our own decisions. Mr Bush is a very controlling and vindictive leader; but I have faith in the American people and that they will
elect a more fair minded president in the near future. The American people have always had a strong stand on promoting free speech.

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Interview given by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien to ABC...

Contributor: cfallon

Date: 2003-03-12 16:31:12

You are right that things are probably already decided. You are also right that the business community wants us to side with the US for economic reasons - which are legitimate.

You are right that we have to make our own decisions.

I have faith in the American people too.

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